Job summary We are delighted to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join our Clinical Biochemistry Team. With the merger of three Hospital Trusts in 2020 (Basildon, Southend and Broomfield) into the single Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, we are working towards a single operating model with the clinical team working across sites. You will join an existing team comprising of 4 consultant; 1 principal, 1 senior and trainee clinical scientists. The primary hospital base for this post is currently at Basildon Hospital, but the successful candidate may need to work across any of the laboratory sites. Laboratory services are provided on each of the 3 main hospital sites. There is also an offsite Hub laboratory based in Basildon. The laboratories offer both large scale automation and support several specialist areas. There is a rapidly developing POC service supporting both primary and secondary care. The laboratory services have achieved UKAS accreditation and are accredited training departments with the National School of Healthcare Science for the STP programme, and with the IBMS for training of Biomedical Scientists. We are looking for an individual who is HCPC registered for 12 months or more as a Clinical Scientist and has completed the STP training or equivalent. We would consider candidates who have completed part-1 of FRCPath. Main duties of the job Provide a comprehensive Clinical Biochemistry service to the Trust and ICB and: Support the Consultant Clinical Scientist team in the clinical, advisory and scientific work of the department.Responsible for ensuring that the Clinical Biochemistry service provided is of consistently high quality and in line with Trust objectives as well as national standards.Support research and development activityMay be required to work at the different hospital sites within the group. (Broomfield, Basildon and Southend) About us Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us. We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 a year Per annum ( Pro rata for part time) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 390-CSS-BA-9530 Job locations Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. If you would like to have a chat about the role or organise an informal visit, please contact our Group Lead for Biochemistry and Immunology, Stephen Whiting, on 01268 524900 ext. 3025. We look forward to receiving your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached a full job description which outlines the details of the role and responsibilities. If you would like to have a chat about the role or organise an informal visit, please contact our Group Lead for Biochemistry and Immunology, Stephen Whiting, on 01268 524900 ext. 3025. We look forward to receiving your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCPath part 1 Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable PhD or equivalent in an area of Biochemistry Experience Essential Evidence of working in biochemistry diagnostic laboratory Evidence of independantly developing research projects Desirable Peer reviewed publications Knowledge Essential Understanding of Laboratory safety requirements Understanding of Quality assurance proceedures Ability to use statistical and bioinformatics software programmes Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCPath part 1 Registered with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) Desirable PhD or equivalent in an area of Biochemistry Experience Essential Evidence of working in biochemistry diagnostic laboratory Evidence of independantly developing research projects Desirable Peer reviewed publications Knowledge Essential Understanding of Laboratory safety requirements Understanding of Quality assurance proceedures Ability to use statistical and bioinformatics software programmes Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Address Basildon Nethermayne Basildon SS16 5NL Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)